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1 in 9 women will develop breast cancer at some time in their life.

This is a lifetime risk, which means that for every nine women who live to be 85, one will have developed breast cancer at some time in her life. Your risk can change based on your lifestyle, personal history or family history.

Reduce your breast cancer risk

There are some risk factors that you can change. It’s important for you to understand these, as it may help you make some risk-reducing lifestyle changes. You can then also talk with your doctor about the surveillance and screening that is appropriate for you.